lower. lower.

today i went with a few friends to see a few refugees i met in the fall. these people were from burma, and for some reason that i can't figure out due to language barrier, were displaced in the united states. they do not desire to go home at all, they enjoy the united states, this was most notable by a photograph of two of them next to a cardboard cutout of president bush. i have been back to see them two other times before today, and jenna suggested that we go this weekend. this was a true blessing, because we foud out today that they are moving to florida on monday.

it is tough for me to say goodbye to this very mysterious family. though i only met with them four times, and knew very little about them, due to the language barrier, they still taught me a lot. they taught me hospitality, what it is to be thankful, and that the most important thing in life is being with those we love.

everytime i go there i am reminded of the overabundance of wealth i have. and everytime i leave i forget.

this is my prayer
forgive my selfishness
forgive my ignorance
may i not become fused to the "treasures" of this earth.
may i live to love
make me low!
alleluia